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Durham

California · 5,834 residents · 81.687 sq mi
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Durham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $530,000. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,834
+12%since 2000
from 5,220 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
71 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+16%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Durham
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,563
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,306 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,944
+44%since 2000
from $26,361 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$530,000
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,321
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+52%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(4,578)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino9%(469)
Asian0.6%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.7%(1,183)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(4,567)
Black0.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(811)
Asian1%(61)
Other3.7%(215)
Diversity Score41.7%(2,434)
Diversity Score
42
+84%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+196%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Durham, California?

Durham, California has about 5,834 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Durham, California?

The typical household in Durham, California earns about $98,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Durham, California expensive?

In Durham, California, the median home is worth about $530,000, and the typical rent is about $1,321 a month.

How educated are people in Durham, California?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Durham, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Durham, California?

About 4.2% of people in Durham, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Durham, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Durham, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,050 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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